The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is accepting applications for State Maternal Health Innovation and Data Capacity Program to support state capacity to improve maternal health and address maternal health disparities through quality services, a skilled workforce, enhanced data quality and capacity, and innovative programming that aims to reduce maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity.
Donor Name: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 06/13/2022
Grant Size: Up to $1,000,000
Grant Duration: 5 years
Details:
The program addresses the high rates of these adverse maternal health outcomes by engaging public health professionals, providers, payers, and consumers to implement evidence-based interventions and policy changes that address critical gaps in and needs for services within the following categories:
- Direct clinical care;
- Workforce training;
- Maternal health data enhancements; and,
- Community engagement.
It seeks to improve state capacity through a coordinated effort using public health approaches, direct service delivery, and maternal health data to support the implementation of innovative maternal health strategies. A primary program component is the creation of and support for a state-focused Maternal Health Task Force (MHTF).
This funding opportunity will support 21 state-focused projects tasked with translating maternal health innovations and recommendations from ideas to action.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $9,000,000
- Estimated Annual Award Amount: Up to $1,000,000 per award subject to the availability of appropriated funds
- Period of Performance: September 30, 2022 through September 29, 2027 (5 years)
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible applicants include any domestic public or private entity, including an Indian tribe or tribal organization
- Domestic faith-based and community-based organizations are also eligible to apply.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.